Hebocon London 2017

Anyone can build a robot...

Hebocon is Robot Wars for those who are not technically gifted. Crappy robots that can just barely move will somehow manage to engage in odd, awkward battles. Bring along a robot or just come and watch.

Last year we ran London's first Hebocon, and now we're back for another!

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FAQ

What is Hebocon?

Imagine Robot Wars. Now imagine Robot Wars if no one knew what they were doing. Hebocon is a robot sumo wrestling competition for the technically ungifted. Up to 32 robots will fight on an arena and one will be crowned victorious!

Do I need any skill?

Not at all, and that's what makes this fun. We'll be running a beginner-level electronics workshop and will provide all basic materials to get some motors moving back and forward.

What should I bring?

If you have anything you want to incorporate into your sumo robot, please bring it along. We'll raid a charity shop for inspiration props.

Who is this event for?

This is event is aimed at everyone - students, staff and members of the wider community. You do not need to be a Goldsmiths Student or Staff member to attend.

Who is running this event?

This event is run by Hacksmiths, the student-run tech society at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Do I need a team?

You don’t need a team to take part; it’s perfectly acceptable to create a robot by yourself. However, during the event itself, there will be opportunities to share ideas and connect with your fellow builders to form a team. There will also be a cap at 32 robots, at which point we may add peopl to your team.